QA Automation Engineer | PlaywrightCypress, API & Web Testing, CICD, Scripting, Enterprise Application Support
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Playwright or Cypress to join our quality assurance this role you will develop maintain and enhance automation frameworks for web and API testing ensuring high-quality releases and efficient CI/CD workflows. Working closely with developers product owners and DevOps teams you will drive test coverage troubleshoot automation failures and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability and accelerate delivery timelines in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Software Requirements
Required: Playwright or Cypress (latest stable versions) JavaScript/TypeScript Git Jenkins Azure DevOps Postman REST Assured (preferred) SQL (MySQL PostgreSQL or SQL Server) version control practices automation scripting in JS/TS
Preferred: Other automation tools/frameworks (Katalon TestCafe) monitoring tools (Grafana Splunk ELK Stack) API management tools cloud integration support (Azure AWS)
Experience level: 37 years of hands-on experience in QA automation for enterprise applications
Overall Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain automation frameworks to support functional regression and API testing across web and backend services
Implement automation scripts using Playwright or Cypress ensuring reliable test execution and high coverage
Collaborate with development product and DevOps teams to define test scenarios and automate workflows within CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and analyze automation failures root causes and mitigate issues proactively
Support manual testing efforts where automated tests are insufficient and validate critical workflows
Contribute to process improvements by evaluating emerging tools and methodologies
Maintain and update automation documentation test plans and best practices
Support deployment activities validate post-release stability and assist in continuous integration
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages:
Essential: JavaScript/TypeScript automation scripting (Python preferred)
Preferred: Additional scripting languages (Bash PowerShell) for environment setup and support
Databases/Data Management:
SQL: MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server; query building validation and data verification
Cloud Technologies:
Basic knowledge of cloud environment configurations (Azure AWS) supporting automation and testing in cloud-native setups
Frameworks and Libraries:
Playwright Cypress REST Assured Postman API testing frameworks monitoring SDKs (Grafana ELK Splunk)
Development Tools & Methodologies:
Git Jenkins Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines Agile/Scrum TDD/BDD (JUnit Mockito Cucumber)
Security & Protocols:
Understanding of secure API practices encryption and authentication standards (OAuth2 JWT)
Experience Requirements
3 years of experience supporting automation testing in enterprise environments
Proven expertise developing automation scripts for web UI and API testing with Playwright or Cypress
Experience integrating automation in CI/CD pipelines and managing test environments
Familiarity with SQL database verification and data validation techniques
Industry experience in finance healthcare or enterprise IT sectors is preferred; extensive experience supporting large-scale web applications is required
Day-to-Day Activities
Develop execute and maintain automation scripts and test frameworks for web and API validation
Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures fixes and stability issues
Collaborate with developers product managers and DevOps teams to prioritize testing activities and integrate automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines
Support manual test case execution to supplement automation efforts for critical workflows
Conduct root cause analysis document defect reports and escalate issues effectively
Review and improve test scripts frameworks and processes for reliability and efficiency
Monitor automation results optimize test execution times and improve test coverage
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
3 years of experience in QA automation supporting enterprise-level web and API testing
Certifications in automation (e.g. ISTQB Selenium Cypress or equivalent) are advantageous
Strong troubleshooting scripting and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced agile team
Professional Competencies
Analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively diagnose and resolve automation failures
Collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
Ownership and accountability for test quality and automation stability
Adaptability to new tools frameworks and evolving testing strategies
Continuous learning mindset with a focus on industry best practices
Time management skills for balancing multiple tests and releases efficiently
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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